Chapter 489

"My luck this time is really good." Unlike Ning Zhuo sighed sincerely.

Liu Er took the initiative to step forward, bearing much of the hostility and damage, allowing Unlike Ning Zhuo to follow along all the way to the final battle.

At the moment of the final decision, he used the Hero's Return Technique to secure the final victory in one fell swoop.

The best part was that from beginning to end, Unlike Ning Zhuo had hidden his true intentions. All the competitors, and even the parties involved like Mu Lan, believed that Unlike Ning Zhuo had no interest in this position and only agreed because he was forced by the situation in the end.

Sun Lingtong exclaimed that it was impressive: "Little Zhuo, you are truly a talent for the righteous path!"

He was the only one who knew the inside story.

In this way, even though Unlike Ning Zhuo had obtained the greatest victory, he did not become the target of public criticism, but instead maintained good relationships with most people. In fact, conversely, these people even owed Unlike Ning Zhuo a great favor.

As for Unlike Ning Zhuo, Mu Lan had to stabilize him and stabilize the status of husband and wife in order to gain more time to build her career.

As for the three generals Liu, Guan, and Zhang, Unlike Ning Zhuo was the money bag of the Three Generals Camp, and they needed to maintain a good relationship with him even more.

The emotions of Seeing Shuang Jing and Sun Gan toward Unlike Ning Zhuo were very complex; the most prominent were envy and jealousy—that in the end, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator had managed to get such a great bargain.

The person who should hate Unlike Ning Zhuo the most was Ma Liangcai. It was precisely because of Unlike Ning Zhuo that he had fallen short of success. However, this resentment was greatly reduced because Unlike Ning Zhuo had agreed in public with Mu Lan that they would "definitely divorce."

"Kid who got lucky, don't get the benefit and still act like you're suffering!" The envoy from the royal capital held his head high and looked at Unlike Ning Zhuo with a condescending gaze.

Unlike Ning Zhuo hurriedly explained that the real reason he wanted to divorce was by no means because he looked down on the Liangzhu Kingdom, and he was also full of respect for the Mu General-in-Chief's Mansion. It was just that he had to be responsible to his family and had to give a clear explanation to the Zhu family of the Nandou Kingdom's royal family.

Involving the royal family of another country, and since the Nandou Kingdom was much stronger than the Liangzhu Kingdom, the arrogant expression of the royal capital envoy subsided a lot.

The others were even more speechless.

In their view: the one they wanted, they couldn't get, and the one they didn't want became the son-in-law of the Mu General-in-Chief's Mansion.

"Fate..." Seeing Shuang Jing sighed to the sky.

Sun Gan remained silent, already beginning to consider his future path.

This time he had taken action against Ma Liangcai and had also soured his relationship with the Red Flower Camp, suffering many losses; now he could only pin his hopes on building his career on the main battlefield.

Otherwise, upon returning to the royal capital, he would definitely not have a good outcome!

"Come, Young Master Unlike Ning Zhuo, since everyone is here, let's have a witness and sign the marriage contract right here!" Mu Lan was very worried that there would be twists and turns in this regard, and she was eager to finalize these matters.

The significance of this marriage contract for her and for the entire Mu General-in-Chief's Mansion was truly too great; she did not dare to be careless.

The royal capital envoy nodded: "That's right, sign the marriage contract, and this matter will have a result, and I can go back and report to the King."

Liu Er opened his mouth to speak, but after his Adam's apple rolled, he could only watch helplessly as Unlike Ning Zhuo and Mu Lan signed the marriage contract.

The moment the marriage contract was reached, it was as if he had suddenly stepped into thin air; he felt empty, feeling that he had missed the treasure of his life.

To tell the truth, although he pursued Mu Lan mostly for utilitarian reasons, there was indeed admiration in the depths of his heart.

Now, looking at Unlike Ning Zhuo again, a feeling of disgust and hatred surged in his heart.

Liu Er hurriedly shook his head, as if to shake off this negative emotion.

"Liu Er, oh Liu Er, what are you thinking?"

"All of this is not what Unlike Ning Zhuo wanted either."

"In fact, the Military Advisor has been helping me the whole time, it's just that due to a twist of fate in the end, it led to this result."

"He was able to defeat Ma Liangcai because the other party was in a state of exhaustion. And Unlike Ning Zhuo used the Hero's Return Technique, a strange military spell."

"..."

As Liu Er thought about it, the negative emotions in his heart grew more and more.

"Damn it, why wasn't the final winner me?"

So angry!

He put in the effort the whole time, but the one who reaped the results in the end was someone else.

"If Unlike Ning Zhuo had cast the Hero's Return Technique in advance and reinforced me, wouldn't I have become the final winner?"

"No, he made it very clear before. He hadn't mastered this military art yet, and if he cast it rashly and failed, he would suffer a great backlash."

"Therefore, he only risked trying it at the very end, and it turned out to be a success."

"So, if I have to blame someone, I can only blame my bad luck!"

"..."

Still so angry!

"I possess the royal command, why would my luck be bad?"

"Having obtained this result, how should I explain it to the teacher?"

"In fact, the Three Generals Camp did win in the end. It's just that my identity is being squeezed out; if I weren't a human-demon hybrid, I could have signed the marriage contract with Mu Lan!"

The more Liu Er thought, the angrier he became, and he couldn't help but clench his fists, almost biting through his teeth.

Guan Hong and Zhang Hei were both a bit embarrassed; on one side was the Military Advisor, and on the other was their sworn brother. The two were fighting over a woman, and in the end, the young Military Advisor won, and it wasn't even voluntary.

This situation was truly a bit complex for the two tough men.

"Seniors, please stay. Now that the argument has a result, no matter what, stability is better than chaos."

"This is a happy event."

"Why don't I host a banquet in the city to treat you all!"

"Firstly, a great battle is imminent, and we must rely on each other to face the strong enemy. Secondly, I will always divorce General Mu Lan, and I wish to be friends with everyone, not enemies. I came to join the army this time just to take revenge on the Six Caves Sect and seek justice for my Ning family."

Unlike Ning Zhuo proposed with a bitter smile.

He was dressed in white, and although he was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, he had the confidence of a great clan and responded freely, even when the objects of his conversation were Jin Dan or Nascent Soul level cultivators.

He was also confident enough to issue the invitation.

How should I put it?

I can only say that he was full of the demeanor of the righteous path!

Ma Liangcai shook his head: "No need!"

He refused immediately.

He was on a royal mission this time, but he hadn't handled the errand well. Under these circumstances, if he still agreed to stay and drink with Unlike Ning Zhuo, what would that mean?

It would be like telling the King that I, Ma Liangcai, didn't handle the errand with care, and maybe even took bribes from Unlike Ning Zhuo.

For Ma Liangcai, the most correct approach was to return to the royal capital immediately, see the King, and plead guilty in person!

For a famous general like him, failing once or twice didn't matter, but if he ruined his impression in the King's heart, it would be very bad.

The royal capital envoy felt the same and also refused Unlike Ning Zhuo's banquet.

However, Seeing Shuang Jing and Sun Gan agreed.

These two parties had previously soured their relationship with the Red Flower Camp because they wanted to get their hands on the General-in-Chief's Mansion. This time, since Unlike Ning Zhuo took the initiative to stand up and provide a step down, they were happy to take it and use Unlike Ning Zhuo to ease their relationship with the Red Flower Camp again.

That's how the righteous path is.

One moment they were fighting, and the next they could make up.

Many times, interests are their respective positions.

Who told them that a great battle was imminent, and these armies had to look out for each other to possibly gain more results.

Since Seeing Shuang Jing and Sun Gan agreed, Liu, Guan, and Zhang naturally had no reason to refuse, and although Mu Lan felt disgusted in her heart, she also knew that Unlike Ning Zhuo's move was wise, so she went along with it.

Unlike Ning Zhuo was not stingy and immediately chose the most luxurious restaurant in Canglin Immortal City, ordering a high-standard banquet.

This banquet alone cost him more than ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones! You must know that a Jin Dan cultivator's normal monthly income is only between three thousand and eight thousand mid-grade spirit stones. Jin Dan cultivators with lower income have an annual profit of about thirty to forty thousand.

Unlike Ning Zhuo spent more than ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones on one meal, which truly brought some shock to others.

Mu Lan's expression was complex, and she had a lot to say, but she held it all back.

With this money, it would be so good to use it to pay the military salaries for the Red Flower Camp!

"Young friend Unlike Ning Zhuo is worthy of being a disciple of a great clan." Seeing Shuang Jing said. He was usually this bold, but now he couldn't be, as the Bai Yu Camp had suffered too much loss in the ambush.

Unlike Ning Zhuo laughed loudly: "This time I wrote to the family, and they granted me more authority, allowing me to use more assets."

"And taking revenge on the Six Caves Sect is my main purpose."

"In the upcoming great battle, I hope to work hand in hand with you seniors to break through the Thousand Peaks Forest."

Sun Gan nodded, very satisfied with Unlike Ning Zhuo's awareness, and immediately followed the conversation to express his position: "That's right, the Thousand Peaks Forest is our common goal, and it is also the source of our military merit!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo slapped the table, stood up, raised his wine glass high, and recited a poem casually.

"Fine wine in a golden cup invites heroes, past grudges and old hatreds can all be erased."

"United against the enemy, we step on the thousand peaks, fighting bloody battles on the battlefield to build merit."

"Everyone, why not drink this cup to the full!"

After finishing, Unlike Ning Zhuo tilted his neck and poured all the fine wine in the cup into his mouth.

The crowd quickly looked at each other, raised their glasses in response, and drank it all in one gulp!

The atmosphere was opened up, and under Unlike Ning Zhuo's hosting, it gradually became enthusiastic.

Unlike Ning Zhuo sat in the main seat, and Mu Lan was in the secondary seat.

At the banquet, Mu Lan couldn't help but frequently cast her gaze at Unlike Ning Zhuo, who was talking eloquently.

Although it was forced by the situation and she had to recognize this "little husband," at this moment, Mu Lan saw a trace of her father's figure in Unlike Ning Zhuo.

Sometimes, the wine table is also an alternative battlefield.

The role Unlike Ning Zhuo played at this time was exactly what Mu Lan couldn't be. He eased the relationship with Seeing Shuang Jing, Sun Gan, and others, which also represented the easing of contradictions between the Red Flower Camp and the Bai Yu Camp and the Golden Halberd Army. Mu Lan knew deeply that this was a wise move! Therefore, she was happy to see it happen.

After confirming there was no tail, Sun and Ning then dived into a mountain cave, put away the stone ball, and used the Ten Thousand Mile Swimming Dragon to return to the Azure Forest Immortal City.

The fine wine became dull wine, and Unlike Ning Zhuo's high spirits always caused negative emotions to grow in his heart.

Liu Er forced himself to endure, telling himself that Unlike Ning Zhuo was not his enemy, but his own person! One should be broad-minded.

He saw the expression on Mu Lan's face as she watched Unlike Ning Zhuo, and his heart suddenly twitched fiercely.

He started to get angry again!

He had to shift his gaze to his second and third brothers, only to find that Guan Hong and Zhang Hei had complex expressions and were quite restrained.

Liu Er's heart shook slightly, and he immediately realized that this situation was wrong.

"The matter is already done, and it's hard to save. I can't let my second and third brothers become estranged from the Military Advisor."

"The Military Advisor is the money bag of my Three Generals Camp; if there is internal friction, the combat power of the Three Generals Camp will also be greatly weakened!"

This was not what Liu Er wanted to see.

Liu Er then privately sent a spiritual sense message, telling Guan and Zhang to relax, saying that his pursuit of Mu Lan, the so-called love at first sight, was just an excuse, and his real purpose was to want to unite and align, get rid of his mixed-blood identity, be able to use the General-in-Chief's Mansion, become a high-level official, and obtain connections in the imperial court.

"Now, the Military Advisor has been chosen as the husband, which is also a victory for our Three Generals Camp!"

"From the result, we defeated Seeing Shuang Jing, Sun Gan, and even Ma Liangcai; we won a great victory!"

Under Liu Er's encouragement, Zhang Hei's tense face became vivid. Guan Hong's movements were no longer stiff, and he reached out to stroke his beard slowly.

The waiter in the restaurant presented the last main course.

Lifting the plate, it was raging flames.

The flames burned, the rich fragrance spread, and soon filled the whole room.

Peculiarly, the chicken meat in the flames remained intact.

When the flames went out, everyone saw clearly that this was not chicken, but bird meat.

Seeing Shuang Jing sighed with a complex expression: "This is a dish made with Fire Feather Perching Bird as the main ingredient, named Flame Fragrance!"

"Using dried chili, star anise, cinnamon, herbs, honey, orange peel, purple cabbage, pepper powder, sea salt, etc., as auxiliary ingredients, and seasoning with soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, and juice squeezed from orange fruit."

"Using spells to drive spiritual fire to burn, making the auxiliary ingredients and seasoning completely penetrate into the bird meat, thoroughly merging into one."

"The Fire Feather bird meat itself is dry and tasteless, but after this burning, it immediately produces a earth-shaking change, becoming a delicacy that people will never forget for a lifetime!"

Everyone tasted it one after another and praised it without exception.

The rich layered flavors of spicy, fragrant, sweet, and numbing caused a powerful impact on the tongue.

This is the interweaving of fire and fragrance!

The bird meat was more tender and smooth under the coating of honey, and the complementarity of roasting and flame sauce conveyed a sense of sublimation from ordinary to extraordinary to the diners.

Liu Er and Guan Hong were eating such luxurious things for the first time, and while tasting, complex emotions surged in their hearts one after another.

Seeing Shuang Jing was eating the bird meat, looking at Unlike Ning Zhuo, with a complex expression, and chanted in a low voice:

"Feathers red as flames reflect the rosy light,"

"Fragrance penetrates the bone marrow and intoxicates the human gut."

"When will the ordinary bird climb the branch and change,"

"Flying into the clouds to display nine chapters."

This poem was not only about the dish, but also about Unlike Ning Zhuo, and even more about himself.

After chanting, this disciple of a high-ranking family drank the wine in his cup in one gulp and stood up with a sense of disappointment.

"I'm drunk."

"Everyone, see you again."

He turned and left, directly crossing the windowsill, stepping on a light cloud, his long sleeves fluttering, and he merged into the night alone and lonely.

Seeing Shuang Jing's poem wiped out the atmosphere of the wine table.

The guests stood up one after another to say goodbye.

Unlike Ning Zhuo also wanted to follow Liu, Guan, and Zhang to leave, but was pulled by Mu Lan.

"Young Master Unlike Ning Zhuo... the night is late, why not return to the Red Flower Camp with me."

"I will teach you the 'Profound Gold Armor-Breaking Art'."

Liu Er was just about to walk down the stairs, and upon hearing this, his footsteps couldn't help but pause.

Guan Hong and Zhang Hei both stopped and turned to look at Unlike Ning Zhuo.

Unlike Ning Zhuo bowed to Mu Lan: "General Mu Lan, I have no interest in the 'Profound Gold Armor-Breaking Art'. Becoming your husband was just a twist of fate, forced by the situation."

"I am the Military Advisor Libation of the Three Generals Camp!"

"The night is getting deeper, General, please rest early and take care of your injuries. Goodbye."

After finishing, this white-clothed young military advisor didn't look back, greeted the joyful and admiring gazes of the three generals, and joined them.

(End of chapter)